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Summer Send-off Fishing Derby

Hidden Lake Forest Preserve Butterfield and Rt. 53, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Calling all anglers! Come on out to Hidden Lakes Trout Farm and close out summer while you try your hand at fishing. We invite you to find the best spot along the shore and try your luck at catching fish. We will provide one free container of nightcrawlers. Prizes will be awarded for the biggest...

$5
Event Series Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

On Saturdays in the late spring, summer, and early fall, you’ll find tasty food to eat, fun items to purchase, and lots of live music to dance to at the Downtown Downers Grove Market! Join in the fun and support the Y in the parking lot outside the Main Street Train Station from 7 a.m....

Free
Event Series Oak Park Farmers Market

Oak Park Farmers Market

Pilgrim Church Parking Lot 460 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, United States

The Oak Park Farmers’ Market is held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from May 18 through Oct. 26, 2024. The Market is located in the Pilgrim Church parking lot at 460 Lake St., one block west of Ridgeland Avenue.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of...

Free
Event Series Palatine Farmers’ Market

Palatine Farmers’ Market

Palatine Train Station 137 W Wood Street, Palatine, United States

The Palatine Farmers’ Market, operated by the Sister Cities Association of Palatine, opens on May 4.   The Farmers’ Market details are as follows: Every Saturday at the Palatine Train Station Parking Lot (directly east of the Palatine Train Station) May through October 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.   For information on more events like...

Free
Event Series Park Ridge Farmers Market

Park Ridge Farmers Market

Downtown Park Ridge 15 Prairie Avenue, Park Ridge, United States

The Park Ridge Farmers Market is open Memorial Day weekend through the end of October. Our farmers and vendors sell a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, and specialty products - like fresh cut flowers, honey, breads, sauces, meats and more! Rain or shine, we'll be there!   For information on more events like this, check...

Free

Fit4Fall 5K and 1-Mile Youth Run

Reed-Keppler Park 129 W. National Street, West Chicago, IL, United States

Help us welcome Fall at West Chicago’s Fit4Fall 5k!!! The 5K & 1 Mile Youth Race will start and finish at Reed Keppler Park by Zone 250 at 201 West National Street, West Chicago. This is a 5K Certified course on the Prairie Path! We will have a fun post-race event that you won't want...

$5 – $30

Fishing Derby

Lakeview Park 240 Broker Road, Bloomingdale, IL, United States

Sharpen skills and discover hidden fishing talents at the Bloomingdale Park District's annual Fishing Derby! Stocked each spring at the Bloomingdale - Roselle Rotary Club Fish Release, Lakeview Park is full to the brim with an abundance of fish species. Prizes are awarded for all types of catches including biggest, smallest, weirdest, and more. Participants...

Free

Community Fishing Derby

Stevenson Pond 3101 Washington Blvd., Bellwood, IL

Catch a live fish for dinner. PRIZES! For The Largest & Smallest Fish Caught On The Hour. BRING YOUR ROD, REEL AND BAIT!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fishing Derbies

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